Postings on various websites for a 2011 Ducati Monster 796 (w/ ABS and Rizoma Extras) motorcycle priced at $3500 under various user names. Upon reaching out and first expressing interest I recieve an email from a Maria Stenzel...
Hi Chris,
My 2011 Ducati Monster 796 with ABS - Rizoma Extras Is still for sale.
For more details and a faster respond email me at @@mariapstenzel@gmail.com
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Thank you,
Maria Stenzel
Further communication led to the use of a 3rd party agency called "Hockliffe Transport...
Hello
The motorcycle, the title, two sets of keys, manuals and some service history records is what you will get from the HockLiffe Transport (Ltd.). The bike belonged to my father who recently passed away. I arranged for the sale right before I left the country. I propose to close the deal through HockLiffe Transport, in the most safe and easiest way possible for both of us. Basically, it's similar to buying a bike locally, the money will be sent to their holding account, and they will keep the money until you will receive the bike. After the bike is delivered, you will have a 5 days inspection period before you decide if you wish to keep it or not. If you are serious about buying the bike, I will ship it anywhere you want with no extra cost.
To be able to start this transaction you need to register on the shipping company website:
www.hockliffetrans.com
Thank You,
Maria Stenzel.
After a direct wire transfer to the 3rd party agency (Hockliffe) of the specified price, reports of shipping getting underway went as promised but then stopped with no reports or support response for over a week. After digging further for suspicious movement (hindsight 20/20), I came across Hockliffe Transport Limited's Better Business Bureau Reports and found that they were not at all in line with Hockliffe's website claims of accrediation. I proceeded to call the number assocciated with the BBB reports and came into contact with another victim of this scam who has also reported Hockliffe on this site.
His report can be found here:
http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/Hockliffe-Transport-Limited/Portland-Oregon/Hockliffe-Transport-Limited-They-offer-to-take-your-vehicle-from-the-door-at-the-originat-1222710